WHAT REMAINS TRUE by NANCY NAIGLE is a really enjoyable romantic novel whch takes place in the small town of Antler Creek, where Merry Anna Foster has come to get over her divorce and where Adam Locklear, the famous bull rider, has come to take over his grandfather’s Locklear Feed and Seed store. Antler Creek with its friendly inhabitants has a restorative quality which is disrupted when secrets from the past come ro shake them both.
As Merry Anna makes the most of her far more simple lifestyle and her job working for her friend Krissie at Hardy House Fine Linens and Gifts, learning to plant a garden, bake pies and ride a horse from her charming and confident neighbour Adam Locklear, and to bash down walls by her neighbour Tara who is restoring the beautiful house she bought from Adam, her new motto is “Say yes to new opportunities”.
When the beautiful little five year old Zan comes on the scene, with her unconditional love and childlike faith in God, will it chnge, not only Adam’s plans but also his relationship with Merry Anna, who feels he is taking advantage of her?
I like the easy way these characters turn to prayer and the Christian message of forgiveness, new beginnings, of the importance of relationships, especially our relationship with God who has His own special plans for each one of us.
I recomend What Remains True as a very real and inspirational read - it is a book I will read again for pure pleasure.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from WaterBrook & Multnomah. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

I was completely entranced by this story. Merry Anna and her sad divorce learning what really matters in life and
making friends. Finding love was a surprise and unexpected. She learned so much about herself in the process.
A slow burn romance between a run away executive and a cowboy bull rider with a surprise of his own.
Took me a little while to become completely absorbed but paid off in a big way.

You just can never go wrong with a Nancy Naigle novel. The story absorbs you in its sweet romance. Perfect for the soul.

A story full of twists and turns. Captivating and well written but also very real life. Such a reminder of small town life and how we need community around us all the time. Made me question my priorities know what's important in life and follow the dreams.